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Union glassworkers call Cornell “glass backwards,” allege growing use of non-union labor
ITHACA, N.Y. — Union glaziers demonstrated on Cornell University’s campus this week, alleging that the Ivy League school has markedly reduced its use of union glassworkers in recent years. District Council #4 union officials and workers it represents — which includes drywall finishers and painters, in addition to...
Voter guide: ICSD school board election 2024
ITHACA, N.Y. — This year’s Board of Education elections have drawn heightened attention within the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) after school board members proposed a budget that includes higher-than-expected increases to the tax levy, or the portion of the budget derived from property taxes. Seven candidates are...
Baldwinsville, East Syracuse Minoa capture SCAC boys track crowns
The Baldwinsville boys track and field squad captured the crown at the SCAC Metro Division championship meet on Thursday at Auburn High School. The Bees racked up 164 points. Host Auburn came in second (109 points), Cicero-North Syracuse took third (79), West Genesee grabbed fourth (76) and Fayetteville-Manlius placed fifth (68).
NYSEG system upgrades aim to reduce power outages for Chemung County residents
Rural areas can sometimes be prone to electric outages, but New York State & Electric and Gas is taking steps to reduce the frequency in parts of Chemung County. NYSEG is launching a multi-pronged project designed to make delivery of electricity more reliable for customers in the towns of Erin and Van Etten.
Ithaca City School District budget is on the ballot Tuesday
Ithaca residents will have an opportunity to vote on the Ithaca City School District’s proposed budget on Tuesday. The district’s budget would increase spending by over $10 million, totaling around $169 million. Officials say the revenue from local property tax levies would increase by around eight percent. Some...
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